France's budget unleashes political crisis

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The French opposition vows to vote for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier after he forces through a controversial budget. We get the latest.
Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares resigns as the maker of the maker of Jeep, Fiat, Vauxhall and Peugeot struggles financially. We hear about the consequences this can have for the firm.
A new gold deposit has been discovered in China, and it could be the largest in the world. We look at the impact it can have on the gold industry.

2 Dec 10AM English United Kingdom Business

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